Athletic Performance and Conditioning Post Injury

Catalog description

This course will discuss transitioning the recovered injured athlete to working with the Strength & Conditioning Professional. Topics will include post neck/head, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and knee injuries. Students will also learn how to consider such factors as recovering from surgical procedures, types and severities of prior injuries, phases of rehabilitation and determining current guidelines for clearance to participate in their sports. The course will further explore the role of the strength and conditioning professional to utilize their screening techniques, design the proper conditioning program based on their sport, develop a timeline to performance, and implement various training approaches to further enhance strength, power, and performance.